Friday, April 9, 2010

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens retiring




By MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press Writer Mark Sherman, Associated Press Writer –

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WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, the court's oldest member and leader of its liberal bloc, is retiring. President Barack Obama now has his second high court opening to fill.

Stevens said Friday he will step down when the court finishes its work for the summer in late June or early July. He said he hopes his successor will be confirmed "well in advance of the commencement of the court's next term."


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